DE&S Supply Chain Manager

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help work work for you.

Please note, for security reasons some of these roles may be open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. If successful, you’ll be required to pass Security Check clearance and for some posts, may be required to undergo more in-depth security checks (Developed Vetting). We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Are you passionate about delivering efficient and effective supply chain solutions? Do you want to join a dynamic and innovative team that supports the UK’s defence and security?

As part of our team at DE&S, you will deliver Supply Chain activities contributing to operational success across Item Data Management, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Supply Planning, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Performance Management, and Inventory Disposals.

This is a key role for enabling optimised supply chains and for escalating emerging issues in a timely manner.

You will be encouraged to develop your skills through training and on the job learning and will ensure that a high-quality service is delivered. This will be demonstrated through your ability to collaborate with others to support your customers in the Front-Line Commands and other DE&S Delivery Teams.

A good eye for detail and skills in the management of data will play a vital part in this post.

These positions are based in our Bristol offices. In-office attendance is expected: the normal requirement is 3 days per week.

Please note: Positions will be offered in Interview Merit order. Further details can be found in the Selection Process Details.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating and maintaining Item Data Records onto the MOD Logistic Information Systems for agreed ranges of equipment
• Developing Inventory Demand and Supply Plans and executing them within Financial Delegation limit
• Assisting with identifying and securing optimal storage and distribution solutions and producing Customs Declaration documents
• Ensuring that all MOD owned inventory is materiel and financially accounted for in accordance with Inventory Materiel & Financial Accounting Policy and Procedures
• Ensuring that the disposal of Inventory is planned and conducted in a timely manner within financial delegation limits and that appropriate Declaration Forms are completed
• Assisting support solution development by detailing the mandated Supply Chain requirements, including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), to all functions, throughout the lifecycle
• Conducting defined Management Checks

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience in delivering customer service and stakeholder management
• Adept in operating within a budget
• Skilled in handling, interpreting, and reporting on data
• Experience in mentoring/supporting/leading others
• Background of working within a Supply Chain environment
• Experience using Logistic Information Systems
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and TEAMS)

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Inventory Demand and Supply Planning – Practitioner
• Materiel and Financial Accounting for Inventory – Practitioner
• Managing a Quality Service – CSBC 2
• Changing and Improving – CSBC 2

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Job contact :

• Name : Aaron Frith
• Email : aaron.frith102@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : aaron.frith102@mod.gov.uk